Mike, I enjoyed talking with you today. You're every bit as enjoyable on the phone as you are here in typing. You're right -- I do need some 6 cylinder parts in the Gallery layout.
Thank you for providing the measurements and pictures ... it makes my job a lot easier. I'm happy to report that I can take care of it for you for a price you can afford. We just need to discuss the color(s) you have in mind.
I can think of two reasons to coat your adapter plate and the heads on your hardware. First, it will keep them from rusting (and I'll blast them and clean em up with the intake), and secondly, they're going to look pretty dang well outta place and unattended once they're bolted back onto your freshly powder coated intake.
The adapter plate would be fabulous in a different color -- maybe the color of your block or the car's exterior, or the secondary color on your engine parts -- to draw the viewer's eye up and around your motor. If the adapter's been polished before, it might be a great candidate for a candy translucent instead ...
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb82/PhoenixSpecialtyCoatings/WORK SAMPLE PHOTOS/IM004277.jpg.
Check out the Color Charts on the website and see what you like. The factory-type finishes are mainly in the "Metals" subfolder. If you're looking for something really distinctive -- especially on older, pitted metal -- look at the color names ending in "vein" and "river." Not that I'm suggesting your manifold is either old or pitted mind you ... they're just really cool textures to look at and tend to mask pits, and with one of those candy powders on top, your engine compartment will be the hit of the show.
Give me a call when you're ready Memike! As always, it's a pleasure dealing with you.
